Consumer Direction in Ohio : Findings From Two Demonstration Projects

This report provides findings from evaluations of two consumer-directed home care programs in Ohio. Results suggest consumer direction provides a good alternative to agency-managed home care services

Livable Communities : Helping Older Ohioans Live Independent and Fulfilling Lives

This report defines the concept and components of livable communities and several variations, including universal design and green spaces

Area Agencies on Aging and The Future of Long-Term Care

This report presents the findings from the 2008 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging. Results are presented on the following topics: AAAs at the Center of Aging Ready Communities, The Expanding Role of AAAs in Long-Term Services and Supports, Business Planning, and Organizational Infrastructure

Adult Education and Training Programs for Older Adults in the U.S.Country Comparisons Using PIAAC Data1

The age structure of the U.S. labor force has changed dramatically in recent decades, largely due to the aging of the baby boomer cohort. This shift has increased the importance of gaining a better understanding of how adult education and training influences labor market outcomes for middle-aged and older workers

PASSPORT Quality Assurance and Quality Management

This report addresses findings related to the quality standards of the PASSPORT program. Although all evaluation components address aspects of quality assurance and improvement, this study addressed issues regarding the safety and welfare of program participants and the congruence of the PASSPORT program with the CMS Home and Community-Based Service Quality Framework. Findings show that there are numerous structures and processes in place to safeguard program participants. In addition, a strong consumer focus and the development of the Quality Management Improvement System show significant strides toward the CMS Quality Framework

Bridging the Aging Network and Medical Community Survey: Care Transitions from Hospital to home

This report describes findings from a survey of Area Agencies on Aging regarding activities between the aging network and the medical community. This report focuses on organizations engaged in care transitions of older adults from hospital to home

The National Aging Network Survey: 2013 Results

The 2013 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging builds on previous surveys to assess the evolving role of AAAs in the new health care delivery system. Findings from this survey highlight the changing population served by AAAs and how these agencies are building partnerships throughout the delivery system to better meet the needs of consumers as well as the ways they are leveraging multiple funding sources to provide more services to a larger consumer base

Enhancing the SCSEP Network: Collaborations, Innovations, and Promising Practices

Using a mixed methods approach, this study sought to identify innovative and promising practices in providing employment and training services to older workers. Given current economic and demographic realities, understanding the effectiveness of employment training programs for older workers is crucial